Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage

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Book SynopsisSet against the backdrop of Caribbean folklore, Lisa Stringfellow’s spellbinding middle grade debut tells of a grieving girl and a vengeful mermaid and will enchant readers who loved Kacen Callender’s Hurricane Child or Christian McKay Heidicker’s Scary Stories for Young Foxes.Trade Review“Imbued with a magic that felt as real as the concrete and beloved world in which it is set, this story moves with a plot that is both surefooted and wild, both inexorable and surprising, both cerebral and emotional. I loved it so much.” — Kelly Barnhill, author of the Newbery-winning novel The Girl Who Drank the Moon “Captivating and creative, magical and moving, this enchanting tale about grief and abiding love will hold you spellbound. What a joy and honor to welcome this brilliant new voice, as beautiful as the ocean and as bright as a mermaid’s tears.” — Padma Venkatraman, Walter Award winning author of The Bridge Home "Stringfellow weaves an enchanting tale of loss, longing, and discovery infused with Caribbean folklore. Readers will be captivated by Kela’s story and become invested in her journey as she tries to deal with the grief of losing her mother as well as regret for her past actions." — Kirkus Reviews "Kela’s primary narration allows for a harmonious blend of contemporary island life and Afro-Caribbean lore, while chapters focusing on Ophidia draw on elements of Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid.” The third-person narration of the interspersed sections echoes a rhythmic traditional call-and-response that links the teller and the listener." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "Stringfellow’s middle-grade debut is a wondrous and original story that incorporates Caribbean culture and folklore. Told in alternating points of views between Kela and Ophidia, the novel leads us through a story about family that spans hundreds of years and will captivate readers until the end." — Booklist "A unique blend of Caribbean folklore and realistic grief with a vindictive mermaid twist. Hand to fans of mermaid tales, general fantasy lovers, and readers ­seeking a rare gem in the genre." — School Library Journal "The story is imbued with magic, but Stringfellow’s powerful writing makes the fantastical feel like reality. Through narrative perspectives centering both Kela and Ophidia, the author recalls the call-and-response structure prevalent in Black storytelling traditions. Fans of Baptiste’s The Jumbies and Rhodes’s Bayou Magic will enjoy spending time with Kela as she navigates a journey filled with grief, love, loss, and discovery." — Horn Book Magazine "Stringfellow brings a fantastical approach to one character’s processing of grief as, with the support of secondary characters, Kela begins to truly navigate her pain while unearthing the stories and lore that are her heritage." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisPrincess Mononoke meets How to Train Your Dragon in this magical middle grade adventure from Cindy Lin, author of The Twelve, featuring a blend of East and Southeast Asian folklore and mythical creatures, and starring a boy with a hero’s destiny.Prince Jin is running out of time.He must find a monster companion before his thirteenth birthday or lose the throne completely.And that means travelling to the only place where monsters still live: the legendary, dangerous Whisper Island.But untold perils await Jin there. The magical creatures he seeks are not so easily swayed, and an even greater threat looms on the horizon—one that could threaten everything Jin hopes to achieve.

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Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! It’s time to catch a leprechaun in this holiday-themed My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"[A] powerful example of Black and Native resistance—an aspect of history that far too often goes undiscussed. Wise’s earth-toned, opalescent illustrations make the trees, water, and flowers feel just as key to the tale as the humans. The excellent marriage between lyrical text and stunning visuals makes for a moving, memorable story. An artfully rendered tale of life and love that also conveys an essential but often overlooked chapter in U.S. history." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Digital illustrations from Wise (The People Remember) make for a bountiful, nature-centered accompaniment to this romance set against the changing landscape of freedom for Black and Indigenous peoples. — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Freedom forges a path to love. Kendi uses poetic and accessible prose to restate Hurston's historical truths. [Wise’s] gentle digital illustrations have a vivaciousness that reinforces the depth of Hurston's characters as well as the vastness of the world encompassing them. — Shelf Awareness (starred review) I hope that the luminous spirit of the GREAT Zora Neale Hurston is forever shining down on Loveis and Ibram for their most gracious retelling of this sweet yet powerful folktale; a declaration of love. — Derrick Barnes, Newbery Honor, Coretta Scott King Honor, NY Times Bestseller, Ezra Jack Keats Award and the two-time Kirkus Prize winner Digital illustrations are a real complement to the story, creating a lush landscape filled with beautifully drawn flora. Bright pinks, yellows, and aqua blues fill each page and are a perfect accompaniment for lyrical text. — School Library Journal [A] pleasing introduction to Hurston's oeuvre. — Booklist Kendi adapted this 1925 short story about Afro-Indigenous love and resistance into a picture book so children wouldn’t have to wait to absorb Hurston’s rich folkloric tales. — New York Times Book Review [A] true launchpad for recentering the narrative of U.S. history, honoring Zora Neale Hurston and her legacy, and building cultural awareness and sensitivity. (5 STARS!) — Common Sense Media Both the lyrical text and the flowing digital illustrations let the theme of love running through Hurston’s stories shine. — Horn Book Magazine

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Book SynopsisTHE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is the #1 movie now streaming on Netflix?starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh,Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young,and many others!The battle between Good and Evil begins.Two brothers.One Good.One Evil.Together they watch over the Endless Woods.Together they choose the students for the School for Good and Evil.Together they train them, teach them, prepare them for their fate.Then, something happens.Something unexpected.Something powerful.Something that will change everything and everyone.Who will survive?Who will rule the School?The journey starts here. Every step is filled with magic, surprises, and daring deeds that test courage, loyalty, and who you really are. But they only lead you to the very beginning of the adventures that are THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.

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Book SynopsisA monstrously fun story that puts a wholesome twist on a familiar fear.Blossom loves jumping snake, swimming in the bog, and playing slime ball. She doesn’t love the creepy sounds above her bed that no one else seems to notice.Determined to get to the top of it once and for all, Blossom hatches a plan that leads her to find courage…and a new friend.This is a wholesome twist on a familiar fear that will make you wonder—what do the monsters under our beds think about us?

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Book SynopsisIn this spooky and atmospheric debut contemporary fantasy, Snow White and Rose Red meets the modern world after sisters Neve and Rose’s lives are upended when a swamp witch kidnaps Rose.Trade Review"With a dose of creepiness and a dash of delight, Landra Jennings brews a bewitching tale of sisterly love, finding your voice, and the value of a good tomato. I love this book." — Anne Ursu, author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy "The Whispering Fog is a dark and twisty retelling of Snow White and Rose Red, with a delicious page-turner of an ending. But underneath the magic, it's a refreshingly honest story about imperfect families, about how sometimes we care best for others by being real with ourselves. I loved it." — Laurel Snyder, author of Orphan Island and My Jasper June "This riveting retelling of Snow White and Rose Red is eerie and atmospheric, grounded in an extraordinary sibling connection that is given room to shift and evolve . . . a splendidly suspenseful and sinister read with a tender heart." — Booklist "A swamp full of secrets and a quirky cast of characters combine for a delightfully dark debut." — Kirkus Reviews "Jennings threads the fantasy and horror elements with the book’s realism with a goosebump-inducing precision while infusing the story with small details that leap off the page. . . Hand this to fans of Doll Bones (BCCB 06/13) and middle graders looking for a spooky blend of horror and folklore." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Book SynopsisSuitable for children, this title collects folk and fairy stories that include giants and dwarfs, witches and princesses, magical beasts and cunning children.Trade ReviewThe Puffin Classics series is a perfect marriage of the old and the new. Enjoy some of the best books from the past and find out why and how they inspired some of the best writers of the present -- Julia Eccleshare Lovereading4kids

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Book SynopsisPuffin Classics bring the very best children''s stories to a new generation. Roger Lancelyn Green''s time-honoured collection of Norse myths and legends is introduced by bestselling author Michelle Paver, creator of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness collection and Gods and Warriors, her epic Greek Bronze Age series for Puffin. The great Norse sagas are full of magic and heroic deeds. Odin''s wanderings, Thor''s hammer, the death of Bakkur, the vision of Ragnarok - tales which have been told since time immemorial - are given a fresh life in this version, written as one continuous exciting adventure story. Puffin Classics contain additional endnotes for children including an author profile, a guide to who''s who, activities and more.

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Book SynopsisYou're not afraid of zombies . . . are you? This spooky, funny, and thrilling Step 3 reader features zombie retellings of popular fairytales!What is Little Red Zombie carrying in her basket on her way to Grandma's? Are those . . . brains?! What if all the fairytales you know and love where actually zombie-tales? Beware, these stories are only for the bravest of readers! Read about Little Red Zombie, Hansel and Gretel Zombie, and more in this spooky and hilarious early reader! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The wide-reaching world building of Milford’s Nagspeake novels gets even more expansive. The stories are purely enjoyable, playfully toying with folktale conventions, offering a compelling variety of genres, and allowing each teller’s voice to clearly come through in their tale." — Booklist "At times wryly humorous and at others marvelously unnerving and superbly menacing, this novel delights. Deliciously immersive and captivating." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "At once a deeply satisfying standalone and a smart addition to Milford’s expansive world, this elegant feat of telescopic storytelling serves as both map and key, offering singular stories of consequence that slowly, artfully reveal an immersive mystery—one that will dazzle seasoned Milford fans and kindle new ones." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Intricately written, gorgeously crafted, and captivating from start to finish, The Raconteur's Commonplace Book is the kind of title that remains in your heart." — Locus "If the Canterbury Tales were filled to the brim with magic and mystery, you couldn’t find a better collection than what Milford has produced here." — Betsy Bird, Fuse #8

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Book SynopsisWho is she?A dying king makes his son his heir--on one condition. Vain Prince Raphael must marry a woman who is his equal in beauty, intelligence, and wealth...Where is this woman?A search throughout the kingdom proves fruitless. Then the lovely Rosamund appears at the palace, as if by magic, and Raphael is certain he has found his wife. She is intelligent and wealthy, as well as beautiful--certainly his equal, he thinks.But what does the mysterious Rosamund think? Two-time Newbery Medalist Katherine Patersons critically-acclaimed original fairy tale about an arrogant prince and his search for a bride is now available in a reformatted chapter book edition. With beautiful new line art by Curtis Woodbridge, this provocative story with a contemporary social message (The New York Times Book Review) will become an instant classic for newly independent readers. An entertaining and enchanting story.

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Book SynopsisThe reputed trickster Jabuti gets his comeuppance when a jealous Vulture offers to fly the tortoise and his flute to the King of Heaven's festival of song, and wickedly drops his passenger down from the skies. The King of Heaven chastises the vulture and the birds who put Jabuti's smooth shell back together again gain new feathers as their reward.Trade Review"A fine addition to the body of work by a proven master."--Kirkus Reviews "Readers will revel in this whimsical folktale . . . McDermott's words paint beautiful stories and wonderful pictures."--Library Talk "Color springs from the pages . . . Simply written and well paced, this will make an imaginative read-aloud choice for classroom units on the rain forest."--Booklist "A simple yet lyrical tale that is as satisfying to hear as it is to read." --School Library Journal —

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Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth''s fate hinges on one girl. . . . Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She''s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister''s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai''s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world''s future. Don't miss the full Lunar Chronicles series:CinderScarletCressWinterFairestStars Above

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2023 SID FLEISCHMAN HUMOR AWARDIn this thrilling and hilarious middle grade adventure, a young Filipino-American boy must team up with his ancestor to break the curse that’s haunted their family for generations .Trade Review"A spirited fantasy enriched with Filipino culture and history." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A madcap supernatural adventure infused with Filipino mythology, Badua’s debut highlights one Filipino American family’s experience navigating familial obligation, tradition, culture, and history." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “This book has it all—rich folklore, thrilling adventure, and hilarity. You’ll be cheering for Freddie from beginning to end.” — Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Medal-winning author of Hello, Universe and Lalani of the Distant Sea "The perfect combination of laugh-so-hard-you-snort hilarity and get-you-in-the-feels family story that’ll stick with you long after the last page. Come for the suspenseful pacing and cringey comedic episodes, but it’s the authentic and spunky cast of characters who will steal your heart." — Jessica Kim, author of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! "Equal parts heartwarming and laugh-out-loud-funny, Freddie vs. The Family Curse will have readers breakdancing with delight . . . and checking for toilet paper stuck to their shoes. I loved it!” — Alyssa Colman, author of The Gilded Girl ". . . Full of humor and high stakes . . . Takes readers on an adventuresome ride with likable and funny characters who learn to make their own luck." — Booklist "Weaving mystery, folklore, history, magic, and intrigue, Freddie’s adventures are a comical, entertaining delight." — Horn Book Magazine

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Book SynopsisTrade Review★ "In this dazzling remix, Brett sets 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' under the sea. The bears turn into octopuses, dressed in the straw hats and indigo-dyed coats of rural Japan, and Goldilocks becomes Kiniro, a mermaid with black hair and golden scales (“kin-iro” is Japanese for gold). . . Brett’s brightly colored, highly detailed art shines in this aquatic setting as she embellishes the octopuses’ dwelling with shells, coral, and tropical fish that swim in and out of the windows. . . Brett’s fans will rejoice, and she’ll make new ones, too."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"In an aquatic version of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears,' Kiniro, the beautiful mermaid, is intrigued by the mystique and beauty of [a] little seashell house. . . Not only is this fractured fairy tale a delight to read, there is also an adorable side story skillfully told in the border art as only Brett can. Set in the waters off of the coast of Okinawa, this colorful picture book is exquisite."—School Library Journal"Sure to please Brett's fans."—Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisGet lost in the newest fantasy from the author of A Hunger of Thorns, on a beguiling journey behind the closed doors of a sinister secret society. Featuring a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance and a fight for the witching world that will get your heart racing.Merry doesn’t need a happily-ever-after. Her life in the charming, idyllic town of Candlecott is fine just as it is. Simple, happy, and with absolutely no magic. Magic only ever leads to trouble.But Merry’s best friend, Teddy, is joining the Toadmen—a secret society who specialize in backward thinking and suspiciously supernatural traditions—and Merry is determined to stop him. Even if it means teaming up with the person she hates most: her academic archnemesis, Caraway Boswell, an ice-cold snob who hides his true face under a glamour.An ancient Toad ritual is being held in the sinister Deeping Fen, and if Merry doesn’t rescue Teddy before it’s finished,

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Book SynopsisAn ocean-drenched, atmospheric horror debut! Liv's best friend disappears on their first night aboard their dream semester-at-sea program—but is he really sick, like everyone says, or is something darker lurking beneath the water?It should have been the trip of a lifetime.When Liv lands an all-expenses-paid opportunity to study aboard the luxury cruise ship The Eos for a semester, she can’t believe her luck. Especially since it will offer her the chance to spend time with Will, her ex–best friend, who’s barely spoken to her since the night their relationship changed forever.  But as soon as she steps on board, Liv realizes just how out of her depth she is. With Will, with the rest of the Seamester students—including the brittle and beautiful Constantine, who may be hiding his own ties to the Eos—and most of all, with the Sirens, three glamorous and mysterious influencers

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Book SynopsisStock your Easter basket with this tasty treat, and ride along on a magical adventure to help the Easter Bunny! Are you a Helper like Uni the Unicorn?Celebrate spring with Uni and the Easter Bunny! The little girl is so excited for the Easter Bunny to visit and especially for the great Easter egg hunt. But, uh oh! The colorful Easter eggs are missing! Uni the Unicorn is happy to help. They check the trees and flowers and the garden, but still no eggs! It just might take a little Uni magic…This new line of Helper picture books, based on the New York Times bestseller Uni the Unicorn also includes Reindeer Helper and Tooth Fairy Helper, and Mermaid Helper is coming soon!Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni the Unicorn.

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Book SynopsisWhile three bears are away from home, Goldilocks ventures inside their house, tastes their porridge, tries their chairs, and finally falls asleep in Baby Bear's bed. On board pages.

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Book SynopsisWho can possibly resist a sign that declares "Thaddeus Blinn, I can give you whatever you ask for only 50 cents" ? This tale of magic and suspense reveals how three young people have their wishes granted.Trade Review★ “The fast-paced events conclude suspensefully in a rope-pulling contest that has Dan’l struggling for his very soul. Brittain seasons his tale with generous amounts of tension, merriment, and magic.” — Starred Review)ALA Booklist ★ “The plot unfolds in short, suspenseful chapters ... the brisk pace of the action makes this a pleasing addition to American folklore, and the nine excellent illustrations are shadowy, misty, spooky, yet full of humor.” — Starred Review) School Library Journal “A highly original fantasy The wonder and humor of the story are finely evoked by animated charcoal drawings conveying atmosphere and a sense of mystery.” — The Horn Book “A literary folk story at its best. Folksy, fascinating, and fun.” — The Kirkus Reviews “This delightfully spooky tale should send shivers up and down the love-to-be-scared circuit. And with good reason. An eerie delight.” — The New York Times

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